Events in Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Merges with the Dao

Chapter 28 Events in Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Merges with the Dao

Zixiao Palace stands as if it has existed since time immemorial, unmoved by the surging and constant impact of the chaotic energy.

Meanwhile, in the Purple Cloud Palace, many powerful beings were so engrossed in Hongjun's sermons that they were completely unaware of the passage of time.

And so, gradually, three thousand years passed.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, Hongjun's sermon stopped, and many powerful beings in Zixiao Palace awoke.

Seeing that Hongjun had stopped preaching, everyone understood that this sermon was over.

Those with experience weren't bothered by it. However, everyone knew that this was Hongjun's last sermon, and their eyes revealed a sense of reluctance.

However, Hongjun seemed oblivious to the expressions on everyone's faces. Sitting on the high platform, Hongjun glanced at everyone indifferently and said, "Among you, there are a few who are destined to be my disciples and can become disciples of my Xuanmen."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately jolted awake and excitedly looked towards Hongjun, all hoping to be chosen by him and taken as his disciples.

Although Hongjun said before his sermon that after he preached three times, he would merge with the Heavenly Dao and complete the Heavenly Dao.

But isn't that precisely because of this, if I were to be accepted as a disciple by Hongjun, wouldn't I be essentially his successor?

To inherit the mantle of a saint! This is an absolute windfall.

But Hongjun ignored everyone and looked at the Three Pure Ones, saying, "Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, you three were transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu and have great merits. You can become my disciples."

"Disciple greets Master." The Three Pure Ones stepped forward with great joy and bowed deeply.

Upon hearing this, everyone was slightly taken aback, but while they were envious, they also felt there was nothing wrong with it.

After all, the Three Pure Ones are the true descendants of Pangu. It's normal for Hongjun to accept them as disciples; there's nothing controversial about it.

"You three are disciples of my Xuanmen sect, and you should have a supreme treasure to protect you and suppress your fortune," Hongjun said again.

At the same time, with a wave of his sleeve, three streams of purple energy entered the bodies of the Three Pure Ones and merged into their primordial spirits.

Several more treasures landed in front of the three of them, including the Taiji Diagram, the Pangu Banner, the Four Swords of Zhuxian, and the Zhuxian Formation Diagram.

Hongjun said, "Laozi and Yuanshi each wield the Taiji Diagram and the Pangu Banner, both of which were transformed from the Heaven-Opening Axe and are innate treasures."

Laozi and Yuanshi were overjoyed, and everyone's eyes turned red with delight.

Is this the benefit of taking a sage as your teacher? It's so profound.

They get innate treasures with every single drop. They're as common as cabbages.

Taiyi touched the Chaos Bell in his arms, and even it didn't taste so good anymore.

"Tongtian, the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and the array diagram are all yours. You can set them up to form the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array, which cannot be broken by anyone other than the Four Sages."

At this moment, Hongjun spoke again.

One sentence not only delighted Tongtian, but also caused everyone in Zixiao Palace to change their expressions.

I originally thought that the Taiji diagram and Pangu banner passed down to Laozi and Yuanshi would be luxurious enough.

But unexpectedly, the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation that reaches the heavens is the real weapon of mass destruction.

It cannot be broken without the Four Sages.

Isn't you the only saint in this entire primordial world?

And you, this saint, are about to disappear too.

So when Tongtian takes control of the Zhuxian Sword Formation, who will be able to fight him?

Everyone silently made a mental note: they must not mess with Tongtian.

I can't afford it!

Next, Hongjun accepted Nuwa as his last disciple and bestowed upon her the Map of Mountains and Rivers and a red embroidered ball.

Although neither of these are innate supreme treasures, they are both top-tier innate spiritual treasures with extraordinary power.

Meanwhile, the two fellow disciples, Jieyin and Zhunti, who were shameless enough to refuse, managed to regain their positions after a tearful plea and were accepted as disciples by Hongjun.

Hongjun bestowed upon them the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit and the Azure Lotus Banner of the East.

Although Jieyin and Zhunti were unwilling, they were helpless. After all, who told them to have obtained their positions illegitimately?

That's right, it's about not being in the rightful place.

At this moment, everyone in Zixiao Palace realized that the disciples Hongjun had taken in were none other than the few sitting on the futons in front. They couldn't help but sigh with regret.

If they had known those six prayer cushions were so important, they would have fought tooth and nail to get their hands on them!

Kunpeng, sitting in the corner, looked at the six people on the futon in front of him, and then at Hongyun not far away, a strong killing intent flashed in his eyes.

He was originally sitting on the front prayer mat, but Hongyun kindly gave up his seat to Zhunti, which led to Zhunti and Jieyin taking away his position.

He has tragically missed this opportunity to become a disciple of a sage!

However, before Kunpeng could recover from his heartache, Hongjun dealt him another cruel blow.

On the high platform ahead, Hongjun took out another wisp of purple energy and said to the crowd, "This is the Primordial Purple Energy, the foundation for becoming a saint. There are already six wisps of it, which have been bestowed upon Laozi and the others."

"They are all destined to become saints, but this final path is still undecided. So let it choose its own master."

After saying that, Hongjun tossed the Primordial Purple Qi in his hand, which fell directly into Hongyun's body and merged into Hongyun's primordial spirit.

Hongyun had already been heartbroken by what she had heard, but now that happiness had come so suddenly, she was overjoyed and immediately kowtowed to Hongjun in gratitude.

Unaware of the murderous intent that Kunpeng was giving him, he looked at him with undisguised malice.

"Outside Zixiao Palace, there is a Treasure Sharing Cliff. On the cliff are some spiritual treasures that I collected when I traveled through the primordial world in my early years. You may go and try to collect them," Hongjun added.

"Thank you for your kindness, teacher!" Everyone was overjoyed. After bowing in gratitude, they rushed out one after another.

Only six people—Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti—had just become disciples of Hongjun.

Although she wanted to go, she didn't dare to get up like that, and just stared longingly at Hongjun.

Hongjun shook his head and sighed, "You should all go too. Remember, minor trends in the prehistoric world can be changed, but major trends cannot."

Hongjun's last words were not only spoken to the Three Pure Ones; his voice traveled out and reached the ears of everyone.

However, at this moment, the priority was to seize the spiritual treasure, and although everyone heard it, they couldn't care less about it.

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones and the others immediately got up and rushed out of the palace.

They were afraid that if they arrived too late, there would be nothing left.

The gates of Zixiao Palace were closed.

On the high platform, Hongjun's expression grew increasingly calm, his gaze icy cold.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, a jade tablet gleaming with dazzling light appeared behind Hongjun's head.

This is the Jade Tablet of Creation, one of the most precious treasures of the primordial chaos. After it was shattered, Hongjun collected most of its fragments and reforged it.

Although it is no longer a supreme treasure of chaos, it still possesses great power.

The jade tablet slowly rotated, and with it, streams of profound power appeared out of thin air.

If Lin Yang were present, he would definitely be extremely familiar with this power.

Because this is precisely the power of the Heavenly Way.

However, this power of the Heavenly Dao was many times stronger than the power of the Heavenly Dao in his Middle Thousand Worlds.

The power of Heaven surged forth, gradually distorting the void within the Purple Cloud Palace.

The Jade Tablet of Creation was infused with the power of the Heavenly Dao, and was thus transformed into a revolving wheel.

This is the wheel of the Heavenly Way.

Hongjun also formed hand seals, drawing the power of the Heavenly Dao into his body, transforming himself into a part of the Heavenly Dao.

From then on, Hongjun truly became the Heavenly Dao, but the Heavenly Dao no longer became Hongjun.

(End of this chapter)